Head of Facilities

The University

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department

The Property Services department is a customer-led service provider of facilities management, capital projects and real estate advice to the university, responsible for coordination and liaison with and delivery on behalf of our Board of Governors, University Executive, Schools and Departments but also local neighbours and community organisations. We strive to provide a professional service to all parties with student experience at the core of our day-to-day activities

The Role

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of an effective, professionally driven, and high-quality Facilities Management function, in accordance with the needs of the University and under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Property Services. The focus of the role is in managing and monitoring the progress of works relating specifically to compliance and reactive works in both the Hard and Soft Facilities Management functions across all UWL sites.

The role requires a versatile, hands on and proactive individual who thrives in an active, challenging, and customer-facing professional environment. The duties include monitoring and guiding the progress of works within the department, including working closely with the university Total Facilities Management Provider (TFM) on their planned preventative maintenance programme, compliance testing, asset replacement programme, Facilities and Capital Project completion, handover, and transition to business as usual, whilst ensuring statutory and University standards are met.

The Person

The successful candidate will be passionate about service delivery and have previous work experience with similar responsibilities. They will pay close attention to detail and have the desire and determination to complete work to a high standard. They will have strong communication and IT skills, as well as the ability to work within a complex environment and eager to deliver results at the highest standard whilst managing things safely.

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form.

Further information about the application process can be found here:

https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Efrat Tadmor, Deputy Director Property Services, efrat.tadmor@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field.

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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